Senior Lecturer in Civil Law
Join Liverpool John Moores University as a Senior Lecturer in Civil Law to teach, research, and contribute to legal education and policy.
Best for:Best for experienced legal scholars with a PhD in Law or equivalent, specializing in Civil Law, and a passion for teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Overview
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) invites applications for a **Senior Lecturer in Civil Law** within the School of Law and Justice Studies. This role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes, including civil law, contract law, tort law, and commercial law, while also contributing to the university’s research strengths in areas like public international law, human rights, and banking regulation. The successful candidate will engage with students in practical settings such as the Legal Advice Centre and develop curriculum initiatives. The position emphasizes both academic excellence and real-world legal impact, aligning with LJMU’s commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes, including Civil Law, Contract Law, Law of Tort, Commercial Law, and Employment Law.
- Develop and deliver modules on key legal skills such as client interviewing, legal research, legal writing, and advocacy.
- Contribute to curriculum development and ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes and modules.
- Engage with students in practical settings, including the Legal Advice Centre, to provide pro bono legal services.
- Conduct research and publish in areas of expertise, contributing to the School’s research strengths in Public International Law and Human Rights.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the School’s reputation for academic excellence and real-world impact.
- Participate in university-wide initiatives and contribute to the broader mission of student-centered education.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Law or equivalent qualification, or substantial experience in higher education or legal practice in the discipline.
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for teaching and research in a UK university environment.
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in Civil Law and related areas such as Contract Law, Law of Tort, Commercial Law, and Employment Law.
- Experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Ability to develop and deliver curriculum initiatives and modules.
- Strong commitment to practical legal education, including pro bono work and legal skills training.
- Experience in legal research and publication.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Experience in higher education or legal practice may be considered equivalent to a PhD.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents through the application portal provided. Informal enquiries can be directed to Beverley Caddick-Kala at B.S.Kala@ljmu.ac.uk.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Transcripts or proof of PhD or equivalent qualification
- Publication list or research statement (if applicable)
Contact
Beverley Caddick-Kala· Subject Head in Law
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